Wed, Nov 11, 2026 · in 6 days

Veterans Day social media plan for local businesses.

A respectful thank-you week. An offer for veterans is optional — the thanks come first. Copy it free, or run it in MAP with your offer and locations filled in.

6 days before · Announce

Veterans Day is next week

Next Wednesday is Veterans Day. 🇺🇸 All week at your business name in your town we're saying thank you to the men and women who served — and to their families. your offer

💡 Announce early so veterans can plan a visit. If you have no offer, the post still works as a thank-you.

3 days before · Story

Meet a veteran in our community

Behind every uniform is a neighbour. This week we're sharing stories from veterans here in your town. Know someone who served? Tag them below so we can say thank you. 💙

💡 Asking people to tag someone spreads the post to friends and family — far more reach than a plain post.

1 day before · Reminder

Tomorrow: Veterans Day

Tomorrow is Veterans Day. your business name is open your holiday hours and every veteran who stops by gets our thanks in person. your offer. your offer details

💡 Hours are the most asked question on holidays — answer it before anyone has to.

Day of · Day of

Thank you, veterans

Today we honour everyone who served. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. 🇺🇸 — the whole team at your business name

💡 Keep the day-of post short and sincere. No sale language in this one.

1 day after · Follow-up

Thank you for a special week

Thank you to every veteran and family who visited us this week — it was an honour to meet you. Your stories made our week. 💙

💡 A thank-you after the day shows you meant it — and it is the post people remember.

How to run it

Lead with gratitude, not a sale. If you give a military discount, add it as the offer (it becomes a fact to approve) and say what proof you accept. Ask permission before you feature a veteran by name or photo. Avoid politics.

Veterans Day dates

2026 · Wed, Nov 112027 · Thu, Nov 112028 · Sat, Nov 11

Next occasions

Run Veterans Day in MAP.

Your offer, your locations, five posts — approved and scheduled before lunch.